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Victims of Sexual Violence

Wednesday 26 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Virginia Crosbie welcomed the government's announcement regarding support for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
  • Simon Hart agreed that no one seeking help for sexual violence or domestic abuse in Wales should be turned away.
  • The Wales Audit Office report was cited as evidence of the need for continued attention to this issue.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Virginia Crosbie Con Ayr South
Wales Women & Equalities
Context

The UK Government recently announced a funding boost for specialist support services for victims of rape and sexual assault. This includes six rape support centres across Wales.

Question

Virginia Crosbie welcomes the government's announcement but asks if Simon Hart agrees that there is a need to work towards a Wales where no one seeking help from sexual violence or domestic abuse is turned away, citing a report by the Wales Audit Office.

Answer from Simon Hart

I can reassure my hon. Friend that that is the shared ambition and intention of the UK Government. May I also commend her for bringing this matter to the House's attention? There are few more important issues facing us at the moment.

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